Less than $5 5th Grade Close Reading Lesson (by rating)
Pixar Shorts Finding Theme and Summary Worksheets and Graphic Organizer
By TooBookedUp
Are you trying to make theme sticky for your students? This resource includes practice worksheets for three short films under 5 minutes long: Piper, The Present, Pip available on Youtube for free. Students will love the beautiful graphics of the films, and the heart warming lessons to learn from each. I love using these films as mini lessons of about 10 minutes each or you can combine all three into a 30 minute practice session. This can be used virtually or in person, as extension activities or as direct instruction!
Piper: https://youtu.be/WIPV1iwzrzg
The Present: https://youtu.be/WjqiU5FgsYc
Pip: https://youtu.be/07d2dXHYb94
Free Bonus: Using Pixar to teach Somebody wanted, but, so then (Summary!) with answer keys.
Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)
By Beth Hammett
For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout How and Why to Improve Student's author's style Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.
MINI-LEÇON/ATELIER DE LECTURE: VOCABULAIRE TECHNIQUE/SOLUTIONNER MOTS DIFFICILES
By French Made Fun!
Vos élèves ont du mal à résoudre les mots complexes et techniques? Ces mini-leçons de lecture se concentrent principalement sur la résolution de vocabulaire complexe qui tend à apparaître dans ces niveaux avancés.
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J'ai remarqué que mes grands élèves de 6e année ont tendance à se décourager face au vocabulaire scientifique plus spécifique qu'ils découvrent lors de leurs recherches et dans la lecture de textes scientifiques - ils perdent leur enthousiasme, leur confiance - et une fois que cela se produit, nous sommes tous fichus ! J'ai créé cette ressource pour ces élèves qui se sentent découragés par le vocabulaire complexe, afin de les rediriger et de leur donner la confiance nécessaire pour continuer à progresser dans leur lecture - même lorsque cela devient difficile.
À mesure que les élèves grandissent, ils ont toujours besoin de stratégies de lecture; mais celles-ci sont très différentes de ce que l'on voit dans les premières années du primaire.
Les mini-leçons de cette unité se concentrent sur :
- Utiliser les indices de contexte: Lire autour d'un mot, relire une phrase et développer des stratégies efficaces pour traverser des phrases difficiles.
- La décomposition des mots: Se concentrer sur les préfixes, les suffixes et les racines.
- Les familles de mots: Trouver la racine d'un mot et l'utiliser pour comprendre des mots complexes.
- Les mots composés: Analyser les mots composés.
Chaque mini-leçon vous fournira des activités (généralement en paires) utilisant des cartes pour trier ou travailler sur une stratégie spécifique, des clés de réponse, un plan de leçon détaillé (suffisamment simple pour être laissé à un enseignant suppléant), des extraits de lecture avec questions de compréhension (avec une fiche de suivi de lecture pour évaluer un élève individuellement pendant que ses pairs lisent de manière autonome) et, surtout, des affiches vibrantes et captivantes pour offrir à vos élèves une visualisation de la stratégie en question. Je préfère projeter mes tableaux d'ancrage pour qu'ils puissent les voir numériquement, et imprimer de petites copies pour que mes élèves les aient à portée de main dans leurs classeurs. Le choix vous appartient entièrement.
Vous en voulez plus ? Voici quelques ressources de mini-leçons en FRANÇAIS à déCouvrir :
- Écriture: Générer les idées
- Écriture: Endurance et motivation
- Écriture: La structure et la fluidité
- Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
- Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
- Lecture: Solutionner les mots
- Lecture: La visualisation
- Lecture: Faire des liens
- Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
- Lecture: Faire des prédictions
- Lecture: Faire des inférences
- Lecture: Informations clés
- Lecture: Stratégies de réparation
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Author's Craft Reading & Video Gr5/6 - The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef
By Mark Holmes
Engage Your Students with the Wonders of the Coral Reef!
Bring the vibrant underwater world of coral reefs to life with this captivating resource designed for Grades 5 and 6! "The Silent Symphony of the Coral Reef" offers a multi-faceted learning experience that combines a visually stunning video with a thoughtfully crafted text, perfect for engaging your students in reading comprehension, science, and descriptive writing.
What's Included:
High-Quality Video: Immerse your students in the beauty and diversity of coral reefs with a captivating video showcasing the incredible creatures and vibrant colors of this underwater ecosystem.
EAL-Friendly Text: The accompanying text is written in clear, accessible language, making it ideal for English Language Learners and students of all reading levels.
Engaging Activities: Spark curiosity and critical thinking with a variety of activities focused on descriptive language, figurative language, sentence variety, and creating mental images. These activities encourage students to analyze the text, deepen their understanding of the topic, and enhance their writing skills.
Teacher's Answer Key: Save valuable time with question possibilities & additional ideas.
Why Choose This Resource?
- Cross-Curricular Connections: Seamlessly integrate reading comprehension, science, and writing instruction.
- Visually Stunning: Capture students' attention with vibrant underwater footage and imagery.
- EAL Support: Accessible learning opportunities for English Language Learners.
- Ready-to-Use Activities: Minimize prep time with engaging, ready-to-implement activities.
- Differentiated Instruction: Meet the needs of all learners with adaptable activities.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the author's craft in a text.
- Analyze textual evidence to support claims about the author's purpose.
- Connect the author's purpose to the overall message of the text.
- Expand vocabulary and descriptive writing skills.
- Looks at sentence length, tone, figurative language, imagery
- Develop a deeper understanding of coral reef ecosystems and their importance.
Perfect for:
- Whole-class instruction
- Small group work
- Independent study
- Centers
- Enrichment activities
Bring the magic of the coral reef into your classroom! Click here to purchase now and inspire your students with the wonders of the underwater world!
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Hurricane Black Line Drawing
- 1 Hurricane Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Hurricane Color Drawing
- 1 Hurricane Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Sample Writings
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Hurricanes
Science Word Search: Weather Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Figurative Language Short Passage | Set 1 | Close Reading | ELA Writing Activity
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 205-word passage filled with 14 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Check out my other figurative language passage sets HERE!
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.
Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
- 3 Printable Worksheets
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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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5 Spelling Rules Introduction Lesson and Slides
By Literacy with Carly
Use this slideshow to help you introduce the 5 spelling rules of English AND print out the charts to hang up for students to reference!
This slideshow includes 2 slides per rule.
One slide is to introduce the rule. This is an INTERACTIVE slide for you to click through as you introduce the rule.
**There is TEACHER VERBIAGE included in the notes section of the slideshow. This tells you exactly what to say as you introduce the rule and click through the slide.
The second slide is an anchor chart that lays out the check points and provides sample words.
*Access to the slideshow is provided through a link in the downloaded PDF. This will force you to make a copy of my original google slideshow.
If the preview video doesn't work, click this link to view it!
THANKSGIVING TURKEY PARDON READING, WRITING CRAFT
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This bundle includes informational reading on President's annual turkey pardon ceremony for Thanksgiving in 2 formats - flipbook and packet with comprehension questions and vocabulary. It also contains a. persuasive letter writing craft activity with teacher instruction, rubric, student checklist, and sample writing.
Christmas and Hanukkah Stories Around the World Reading Comprehension Printables
By Caramel Bear Classroom
If you're looking for a lesson about the "Holidays Around the World," this resource is perfect for reading comprehension stories your class will enjoy. It includes topics for interesting class discussions, and also some fun activities! Find out more about the celebrations of Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Epiphany. You will also learn how to play the Dreidel game, and how to make some delicious holiday desserts!
Included in this resource are:
*A list of suggested ways to use this lesson in the classroom
*A page that explains the importance of learning how people all over the world celebrate the holidays.
* Understanding Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles
* Interesting Stories, Comprehension Questions, and Answer Keys for:
"The Magical Reindeer of Santa Claus"
"Befana: Italy's Epiphany Witch"
"Three Kings Day in France" (including a recipe for how to make
"Galette des Rois" a pastry with a surprise inside!)
"The Miracle of Hanukkah" (including how to play the Dreidel Game
and a recipe for "Sufganiyot" Jelly Doughnuts!)
"The Festival of Diwali in India"
This lesson is ideal for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and can be used as:
- Reading Center Stations
- Small Group Instruction
- Whole Class Discussions
- Individual seatwork
- Substitute Lesson Plans
- Early Finishers
Author's Style and Types of Sentences (Middle Grades)
By Beth Hammett
This 31 page middle grade lesson plan comes ready to implement with easy to follow, color coded examples and activities for teaching, learning, and mastering author's style and types of sentences. Includes: History of Writing and Changes in Styles (1400s and 1700s to current) Models for writing great author's style and types of sentences Practice activities for sentence lengths and varieties Types of sentences (basic, compound, complex, compound-complex) Colorcoded examples of sentences Tips for writing Peer workshopping activities Excellent for homeschool, flipped classes, Gifted & Talented/Pre-Ap/AP, literacy centers, project based classrooms, and test prep. Meets CCSS and state guidelines for ELA. Requires critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Close Reading: Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Insect/Ladybug through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep Free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
- 1 Blank Paper for Drawing Ladybug
- 1 Empty Circle for Drawing Ladybug Life Cycle
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Ladybug Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Color Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Color Drawing Set
(Great open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related lessons:
Science Word Search: Ladybugs
Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Continue the Story | Close Reading Comprehension | Writing | ELA Worksheets
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need extra practice to identify the plot and continue a story? Do they have trouble coming up with a resolution that makes sense based on the details in the story? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 writing worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice writing a continuation of the plot so that it comes to a believable ending.
After reading each passage, students will continue the story based on on the characterization of the main character as well as the plot - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for Halloween titled "The Kind Witch."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
- 15 Printable Worksheets
⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?
Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.
INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
Have a question?
Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)
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THANKSGIVING TURKEY PARDON INFORMATIONAL READING
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This product contains the true story of Thanksgiving turkey pardoning in two different formats. It can be printed as a flip book or as a packet (front and back). The product contains vocabulary and comprehension questions with an answer key page for teachers.
World Kindness Day-Reading, Art Activities, and Cooperative Learning Printables
By Caramel Bear Classroom
Are you looking for a complete lesson for "Acts of Kindness?"
This product includes a whole bunch of activities!
This is what you get:
* A lesson plan with guided practice for small group discussions
* Reading Passage about "World Kindness Day" celebrated on November 13th
* 10 Comprehension Questions with Answer Key
* A list of "10 Ways to Make a Difference" ideas to perform acts of kindness as a tool for discussion groups
* 2 Role Play Skits - wonderful scripts that students can act out that promote kindness at school
* Art Activity - Instructions on how to make Painted Rocks
* A list of 20 sayings for Rock Painting Ideas
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 1 Cave Black and White Drawing Base Sheet
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Cave Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Cave Color Drawing Set (Open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Caves
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
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Figurative Language Short Passage | Set 4 | Close Reading | ELA Writing Activity
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. This is a 210-word passage filled with 19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing.
***Check out my other figurative language passage sets here!
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.
Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!
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- 3 Printable Worksheets
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Close Reading: Wolves by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Animal Science/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts with GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages and posters with both student version and teacher version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 2 Wolf Black and White Drawings
- 2 Wolf Color Drawings
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Wolf
Science Word Search: Mammal Facts
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Figurative Language Short Passage Set | St. Patrick's Day | Close Reading
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This St. Patrick's Day Figurative Language Short Passage Set is a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Use it for St. Patrick's Day or any day! This is a 207-word passage filled with 14 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! This figurative language passage set is rigorous, uses higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Check out my other figurative language passage sets here!
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
*As an optional review activity, use my No-prep Four Corners Figurative Language Activity resource for a fun whole-group game, then use this passage set for assessment!
Activity:
Students can complete all three worksheets as part of a packet, but I suggest using one each day. If you teach allusion, alliteration, idiom, or onomatopoeia, you can ask students to include those in Task 2 where they will be asked to continue the passage using a similar writing style. I have left some blanks on the checklist for this very purpose.
Reflection:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
- 3 Printable Worksheets
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Close Reading: Bats by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts with GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets (each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passage2 with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Set2 with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 2 Bats Black and White Drawing (with & without labels)
- 2 Bats Color Drawing (with & without labels)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
=====================================================
Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Bats
Science Word Search: Mammal Facts
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
======================================================
Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.
• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!
• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
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Main Events | Sequence | Close Reading | Reading Comprehension | ELA Worksheets
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Do your students need practice to identify the main events of a story? Do they have trouble distinguishing between main ideas or events and details? Then this close reading set is for you! These 15 worksheets with reading passages are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details.
After reading each passage, students will identify the three main events in sequential order, a small detail from the story, as well as something made up that never actually happened in the story - my students love this!!
This packet contains 15 passages including one that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day titled "Catching a Leprechaun."
These no-prep worksheets are ready to go for you. Just print and proceed! With 15 unique passages, this packet is ideal for teachers who want their students to get additional practice with this important skill.
Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
15 Printable Worksheets
You might be interested in Money-Saving Bundle! It includes 15 worksheets with reading passages that are designed to give your students an opportunity to practice identifying sequencing main events and details, as well as story elements, using the same stories. Excellent for a spiral review of skills!
⭐️ LOOKING FOR MORE RELATABLE ACTIVITIES FOR TEENS?
Check out the Pop Culture ACTIVITY BUNDLE - your solution to no-stress lesson planning and easy print and go sub plans.
INCLUDES THESE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS FOR TEENS...
⭐️ Crocs
⭐️ Netflix
⭐️ Takis
⭐️ Fortnite
⭐️ MrBeast
⭐️ Air Jordans
⭐️ TikTok
⭐️ OpenAI
6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
Have a question?
Please check out the Q&A section or message me and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
Don't forget to leave me feedback! I love to hear what my buyers say, how the product worked for them, and any feedback I can use to improve my product! (It also earns you points towards future TeachShare Purchases)
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
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